The First Confessor
The Legend of Magda Searus
Published in 2013, The First Confessor is an epic fantasy novel by Terry Goodkind. Characters include Kahlan Amnell and Richard Rahl. Readers will find themes of man-woman relationships.
31 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 9 editions.
It runs to roughly 604 pages — 11–12 hours of reading at an average pace.
About The First Confessor
A prequel to the Sword of Truth series follows the experiences of Magda Searus, who is shunned by her community members when she makes unsettling discoveries about her powerful husband's suicide and ventures out into a war-stricken world.
Quick answers
Who wrote The First Confessor?
The First Confessor was written by Terry Goodkind and first published in 2013.
What genre is The First Confessor?
It is usually shelved as Epic Fantasy.
How long is The First Confessor?
The median edition has 604 pages, about 11–12 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The First Confessor?
Readers who like it often enjoy A Clash of Kings, The Way of Kings and A Feast for Crows.
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